This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Repair Technician.
Qualification CRICOS Code: 108242G
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Total Core Units: 20
Total Electives Units: 16
Placement: N/A
Location of course: Level 3, 123 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Total Course Duration: 78 weeks ( Including Term Breaks )
Total Course Fee: AUD 25,500
Tuition Fee: AUD 22,500
Material Fee: AUD 2,800
Application Fee: AUD 200 (Non-refundable)
Entry Requirements
• Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 6.0 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Advanced level or English for Academic Purposes Advanced level.
• Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Unity Skills College of Health T/A Penfold College is able to provide.
• Have successfully completed Australian year 10 or equivalent.
• Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
• Student must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet.
• Please Note: All the students commencing this course are required to complete LLN test on the orientation day to assist Unity Skills College of Health T/A Penfold College to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Unity Skills College of Health T/A Penfold College.
Pathways
Once students have successfully completed AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, they can apply for jobs within the automotive industry which can include motor mechanic or automotive light vehicle mechanical repair technician. The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
• AUR40226 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
• Other Certificate IV level qualifications from AUR training package
Employment Pathways:
· Motor mechanic
· Automotive light vehicle mechanical repair technician
Course Structure:
A total of 36 Units (20 Core and 16 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/ s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 36 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
The Performance Evidence in the units marked with a * include tasks which explicitly need to be assessed during the work placement. In order to be deemed competent in the unit of competency, the student must satisfactorily complete the workplace-based assessment. Should in case the workplace-based assessment is assessed as not-satisfactory, the student will not be able to achieve competency and the qualification cannot be issued. An estimate of 5 hours per unit is allocated for workplace assessment and is included in the work placement hours. Please refer to the individual assessment kit for further details. According to CHC implementation guide, the total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/ Credit Transfer (CT)
Unity Skills College of Health will offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) to all prospective students through the enrolment process. Unity Skills College of Health has documented policies and procedures for these processes and students are provided details of how to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer through the enrolment process. For further details, please refer to RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure.